Category: Balance

More and more athletes are presenting with concussions. This has become a public health concern among athletes, their parents, healthcare providers, and is more prevalent in the media. Understanding concussions and how they impact your patients is fundamental for healthcare professionals. Understanding concussions and how they impact your patients is fundamental for healthcare professionals. Post Concussion Syndrome Postural Neurology…

Postural Balance Defined Posture is characterized as ideal body mass distribution of the patient upright in relation to the force of gravity. Postural control is defined as the act of maintaining, achieving or restoring a state of balance during any posture or activity. Postural control strategies may be either predictive or reactive, and may involve…

“I want to make a strong comeback from my hip replacement” said John on his initial visit. “I want to be able to go to Disneyland next spring and not worry about my hip.” A memorable trip to Disneyland with the grandkids…that was John’s motivation. He knew he wasn’t in good shape and he already…

Postural Balance Postural balance is the ability to maintain the body in an upright position against gravity, dictated primarily by the vestibular system for balance. Postural fitness is the ability to maintain resilient static and dynamic postures during your activities of daily living. This aspect of posture is controlled by your motor cortex to initiate…

The leading cause of death in the elderly population according to the Center for Disease Control is falling. Nearly one out of three elderly adults falls every year, with more than 2.3 million nonfatal fall injuries occurring each year. More than 662,000 of these elderly adults were hospitalized from falling. These tragedies could be prevented…